Customer Care & Client International Move Services

We are proud to deliver your belongings in the same condition as when they were originally placedinto the moving process. Our professional packers, skilled van operators and modern equipment allcontribute to the high standard of quality service our customers rely on.

At Bekins, we take pride in our ability tomaintain one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry, while continuing to lead the market inpersonalized moving services. No matter how careful we are, and how many precautions we take,accidental loss or damage may occur. The decision to purchase Transit Protection should be nodifferent than purchasing homeowners insurance for the contents of your home. For peace of mind,you wouldn't be without it.

To meet the particular needs of our customersBekins offer levels of Transit Protection to protect possessions against accidental loss or damage,depending on the countries or move situations involved.

For example a couple of options frequentlyavailable are: Released Value Protection and Replacement Value protection. Options can also existfor Motorized Vehicle Protection, Storage-In-Transit Protection and Long Term Storage Protection.

There are also goods usually excluded from cargo protection:Jewellery, coins, stamps,specialized collections, documents, watches, currency, precious stones/metals and perishables,(frozen foods, plants and pets, etc.)Liability with respect to items such as photographs andsimilar objects is also limited to the value of the file, albums, etc. without allowance foritems of sentimental value, as they do not have a cash equivalent amount. Concerns in this area,and for your own protection require special attention up to an including carrying such items with you.

Fragile items:Any fragile items must be packed and unpacked by Bekins or its agents in order to be covered byAccepted Protection Programs. It is the shipper?s responsibility to request such packing at least24 hours before the shipment is scheduled to load. Such items include, but are not limited to: glass, marble, ceramic, pictures, mirrors, lamps, etc.

Owner packed cartons:Bekins cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to the contents of cartons that are notpacked and unpacked by our packers. This rule also applies to items that are not necessarily ofa fragile nature but should have been packed professionally to reduce the risk of damage.

Major commercial projects:>We treat each moving experience with unique attention. Moving families cherished possessions tohandling commercial projects of great magnitude such as; large hotel installation projects done for the Westin Bayshore, Pan Pacific, Waterfront Centre, Chateau Whistler and the Wall Centre Garden Hotel. We also handle large retail furniture and appliance contracts and environmental recovery contracts such as the BC Hydro Refrigerator Recovery Program during the last decade.Over the years, Bekins has enjoyed working for many of the hospitals, museums and galleries. In factwe are the mover of choice to most and would be pleased to provide the list of their names.

Extensive staff training that supports using the right materials and equipment for specialized attention during each move:Having trucks equipped with "air ride" asopposed to spring suspension allows the shipment to "float" on air, and be subjected to a minimumof road vibration. Having staff with years of Bekins moving experience using tools like the "air ride"to deliver value to our clients is what makes Bekins your best choice when it comes to moving.